1/5 employees report feeling extremely stressed, mostly due to work or finances. Health and wellness expert Clara Masters reveals 10 simple workplace wellness tips you can use to bring some joy to your 9 to 5 – which will help to boost your well-being and happiness.

However, some people are allergic to oils, so always check with your colleagues before using them.

7. Buy a plant

Plants and flowers are soothing, visually appealing, and inspire a sense of well-being.

Place a couple on your desk, and position larger plants around the workplace for everyone to enjoy.

8. Share a joke with a colleague

Laughter and social connections are immensely beneficial for emotional well-being.

Why not send a light-hearted meme or article to a co-worker who needs cheering up?

Just remember that some forms of humor are not appropriate for the workplace, so keep it G-rated. Never send jokes that violate the office code of conduct.

9. Take a minute to be mindful

Worrying about the future or ruminating on past mistakes will drag you down. Instead, focus your energy on the present.

Mindfulness exercises are the perfect way to refresh your mind and de-stress. Try an app like Headspace to get started.

10. Take every opportunity to move

Movement triggers your body to release endorphins, which improve your mood. Get creative and come up with new ways to incorporate movement into your day.

For example, you could aim to take a 20-minute walk every day at lunchtime. When you answer a phone call, stand up and walk around your desk. Or if you need to talk to a colleague, suggest a walking meeting.

These workplace wellness ideas will help you make the most of every day, even when you’re feeling uninspired.

Start by making just one or two changes, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.

Meet the author

Clara Masters

I am an entrepreneur and content marketer. In a former life, as a corporate business executive, I relied on yoga, reflexology and other alternative practices to fight stress, anxiety and find balance. Now, at Massageaholic.com, I’m on a mission to bring massage therapy closer to those who want to live a balanced, healthy life, connecting body, mind and spirit.

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